Thailand Live Saturday 13 Mar 2021

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Hua Hin airport now ready to accept international flights

 

Image:  77Koaded

Some of Thailand’s secondary airports have been given the green light to receive international flights, the Department of Airport announced on Friday.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209034-hua-hin-airport-now-ready-to-accept-international-flights/

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George Floyd's family receives $27 million settlement from Minneapolis over his death

By Jonathan Allen

A "justice for George" sign is displayed while people demonstrate as jury selection begins in Minneapolis for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former policeman accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, during a march in Portland, Oregon, U.S. March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Maranie Staab

(Reuters) - The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of George Floyd over his death in police custody, a case that stirred national protests over racial injustice and police brutality.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209067-george-floyds-family-receives-27-million-settlement-from-minneapolis-over-his-death/

 

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UK police officer charged with murder of 33-year-old woman

 

Police officers search an area of grass land behind a house, as the investigation into the disappearance of Sarah Everard continues, in Deal, Britain March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - British police have charged an officer with the kidnap and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard, whose disappearance last week has sparked anger and fears among women about their safety.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209068-uk-police-officer-charged-with-murder-of-33-year-old-woman/

 

 

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Philippines reports highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in almost six months

 

FILE PHOTO: A health worker performs a swab test for detection of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a school turned evacuation center for residents affected by Typhoon Vamco, in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines, November 27, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 4,578 new coronavirus infections, the biggest daily increase in cases in nearly six months.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209069-philippines-reports-highest-daily-rise-in-covid-19-cases-in-almost-six-months/

 

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Malaysia defends coronavirus fake news law amid outcry

By Joseph Sipalan

FILE PHOTO: Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah speaks during the news conference at the end of the meeting September 12, 2019 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing, China. Andrea Verdelli/Pool via REUTERS

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's government on Friday defended a new law aimed at tackling rampant fake news related to COVID-19 and an ongoing state of emergency, as critics warned it could be used to silence dissent and curtail free speech.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209070-malaysia-defends-coronavirus-fake-news-law-amid-outcry/

 

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Myanmar courts extend detention of AP journalist, five others

 

Police officers and lawyers are seen outside Kamayut township court where the hearing of a group of journalists who were detained during anti-coup protests is scheduled, including that of Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw, in Yangon March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - A court in Myanmar extended custody on Friday for five journalists, including one from U.S. news agency the Associated Press, who were arrested while covering anti-junta protests in the biggest city of Yangon last month, a lawyer said.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209071-myanmar-courts-extend-detention-of-ap-journalist-five-others/

 

 

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U.S. and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar as violence mounts

 

Demonstrators stand behind makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - The leaders of the United States and allies India, Australia and Japan vowed on Friday to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar, where violence has escalated as coup leaders try to disrupt a sweeping movement of protests and civil disobedience.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209072-us-and-allies-vow-to-restore-democracy-in-myanmar-as-violence-mounts/

 

 

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Thailand’s latest official population is 66,186,727 with more women than men

Thailand’s population, as of December 31st 2020, is 66,186,727, according to the Central Registrar Office’s latest census, announced in the Royal Gazette on March 10th.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209073-thailand’s-latest-official-population-is-66186727-with-more-women-than-men/

 

 

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Brit tackles mountain marathon ‘race of truth’ in Thailand

Posted by Jason Henderson

Pic: Chatchai Yimyaem

Lee Grantham won the Doi Inthanon 50km in 2017 but wants to see if he can run faster when he has no competitors around him to race

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209075-brit-tackles-mountain-marathon-‘race-of-truth’-in-thailand/

 

 

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Cuomo rejects more calls for his resignation as 7th woman accuses him of misconduct

By Gabriella Borter and Joseph Ax

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators block 3rd avenue outside the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's office calling for his resignation, in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S. March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

(Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo again insisted on Friday he would not resign while allegations of his sexual misconduct are investigated, pushing back against a chorus of fellow Democrats, including more than a dozen U.S. Representatives, who have said he should step down.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209079-cuomo-rejects-more-calls-for-his-resignation-as-7th-woman-accuses-him-of-misconduct/

 

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Big Joke latest: Controversial cop back at RTP HQ as top advisory position awaits

 

Image: Naewna

Controversial and high profile policeman Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan will definitely be returning to the Thai police after nearly two years in exile.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209083-big-joke-latest-controversial-cop-back-at-rtp-hq-as-top-advisory-position-awaits/

 

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Australian minister apologises to former staffer over handling of rape accusation

 

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Minister for Defense Linda Reynolds reacts during a news conference at the U.S. Department of State following the 30th AUSMIN in Washington, D.C. July 28, 2020. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's embattled defence minister apologised on Friday and withdrew remarks made about a former staffer in settling a defamation claim by the latter, who had said she was raped in the ministerial office in 2019.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209089-australian-minister-apologises-to-former-staffer-over-handling-of-rape-accusation/

 

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U.S. grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after military coup

By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk

People hold candles during a nationwide night protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is granting temporary deportation relief and work permits to Myanmar citizens living in the United States because of the military's crackdown https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics/britain-urges-citizens-to-leave-myanmar-as-violence-against-protesters-mounts-idUSKBN2B409L following the Feb. 1 coup, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Friday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209090-us-grants-myanmar-nationals-relief-from-deportation-after-military-coup/

 

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Thailand abruptly halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after 30 clotting cases in 5 million in Europe

 

Image: Sanook

Thailand has dramatically halted its rollout of the first batch of vaccine aginst Covid-19 from AstraZeneca.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209095-thailand-abruptly-halts-astrazeneca-vaccine-rollout-after-30-clotting-cases-in-5-million-in-europe/

 

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Tickets for fights at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium will only be sold to foreigners

Tickets for fights at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium will only be available to foreigners, it has been announced.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209097-tickets-for-fights-at-lumpinee-boxing-stadium-will-only-be-sold-to-foreigners/

 

 

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Pattaya: Traffic chaos after evening downpour - but everything is soon back to normal

 

Images: Manager

Manager reported that there was traffic chaos in Pattaya yesterday evening after heavy rain that started around 5.30 pm inundated many roads. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209103-pattaya-traffic-chaos-after-evening-downpour-but-everything-is-soon-back-to-normal/

 

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FDA chief denies private vaccine rollout is being unnessarily delayed - rules must be followed

Image: Daily News

The chief of Thailand's Food and Drug Administration responded to criticism from a private hospital that the country's vaccine rollout in the private sector was being unnecessarily delayed.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209105-fda-chief-denies-private-vaccine-rollout-is-being-unnessarily-delayed-rules-must-be-followed/

 

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Prayuth apologizes for spraying reporters with alcohol

Image: Daily News

Thai prime minister and defence minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has apologized for spraying reporters with alcohol santizer the other day.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209109-prayuth-apologizes-for-spraying-reporters-with-alcohol/

 

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Thailand’s haze problems due to atmospheric conditions, met office

 

Image: Daily News

Thailand's meterological office issued its weather forecast for the next twenty four hours with Daily News concentrating on their excuses for the haze being suffered in many parts of the country.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209114-thailand’s-haze-problems-due-to-atmospheric-conditions-met-office/

 

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Appeals court confirms fraudster who left hundreds stranded at Suvarnabhumi gets 4,355 years

 

Image: Naew Na

The court of appeal has upheld a sentence of 4,355 years against Pasist Arnchapis, 34, who was known as Sin Sae Shogun.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209115-appeals-court-confirms-fraudster-who-left-hundreds-stranded-at-suvarnabhumi-gets-4355-years/

 

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Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn – the national park chief known for his narrow escapes

Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn has courted danger and controversy many times in his civil service career, but so far, he’s come out on top. Lauded for taking tough action against forest encroachers, he was also charged with murdering two of their defenders. He was eventually acquitted in both cases, adding to his public image as a cat with nine lives.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209118-chaiwat-limlikhit-aksorn-–-the-national-park-chief-known-for-his-narrow-escapes/

 

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Supreme Court accepts graft case against ex-NACC deputy secretary-general

 

Image Credit: Matichon
 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has accepted for trial a corruption case filed by public prosecutors against a former deputy secretary-general of Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209121-supreme-court-accepts-graft-case-against-ex-nacc-deputy-secretary-general/

 

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Reigning champion McIlroy set to miss cut at Players Championship

 

FILE PHOTO: Mar 11, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Defending champion Rory McIlroy's nightmare at the Players Championship continued on Friday, with the Northern Irishman certain to miss the cut after shooting a second-round 75 that dropped him to 10-over par.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209129-reigning-champion-mcilroy-set-to-miss-cut-at-players-championship/

 

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Thailand reports 78 new COVID-19 infections, 1 death

Thailand reported 78 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209135-thailand-reports-78-new-covid-19-infections-1-death/

 

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Robert Downey Jr., Rudy Giuliani receive Razzie worst film nods

 

Cast member, Robert Downey Jr. attends the premiere of the "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle" in Berlin, Germany January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/Files

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani landed on the list of nominees on Friday for Razzie Awards, an annual shaming of what voters consider the year's worst films and performances.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209173-robert-downey-jr-rudy-giuliani-receive-razzie-worst-film-nods/

 

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'Avatar' expected to retake all-time box office crown after China re-release

 

FILE PHOTO: Director James Cameron announce a long-term agreement which will bring "Avatar" themed lands to Disney parks with the the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Fred Prouser

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - James Cameron's science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar" is poised to return to the top of the all-time movie box office charts this weekend after the film was re-released in China.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209177-avatar-expected-to-retake-all-time-box-office-crown-after-china-re-release/

 

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Actress strips at Cesar Awards to protest France's COVID-19 strategy

 

French actress and master of ceremony Marina Fois performs on stage during the 46th Cesar Awards ceremony at the Olympia concert hall in Paris, France, March 12, 2021. Bertrand Guay/Pool via REUTERS

PARIS (Reuters) - French actress Corinne Masiero stripped naked on stage during a scaled-back Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris to protest the government's months-long closure of theatres and cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209180-actress-strips-at-cesar-awards-to-protest-frances-covid-19-strategy/

 

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Thailand celebrates Elephant Day, hoping tourists will return

By Vorasit Satienlerk and Juarawee Kittisilpa

People attend the celebration of Thailand's National Elephant Day in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 13, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Thailand held a fruit banquet for dozens of elephants in the ancient capital Ayutthaya on Saturday, continuing an annual event which has been a big draw for foreign tourists in the hope they will return soon and revive the key tourism industry.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209182-thailand-celebrates-elephant-day-hoping-tourists-will-return/

 

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Philippines detects Brazil, local COVID-19 variants as cases surge

A view shows a makeshift barrier set up on a street of a village under lockdown amid rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Manila, Philippines, March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Saturday reported a spike in coronavirus infections and its first case of the highly contagious variant first identified in Brazil, while confirming nearly 100 infections of a new variant discovered locally.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209188-philippines-detects-brazil-local-covid-19-variants-as-cases-surge/

 

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Thai public fully in favor of going 120 kmph - previous limit was just too slow

 

Image: Manager

Thai media Channel 7 reported that the Thai public were completely in favor of changes to the speed limit on some roads.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209199-thai-public-fully-in-favor-of-going-120-kmph-previous-limit-was-just-too-slow/